Top 14 Things to do in Bonaire, Bonaire

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Walk through the countryside of Bonaire along dirt trails where Candelabra cacti stretch to 20 feet (6-m) tall and Mesquite trees shade your path. Sample goat cheese at a farm, admire a panoramic view of the island, and learn how... local plants are used medicinally as you enjoy the peaceful scenery.

On this scenic nature walk your guide leads you along dirt paths to hidden spots only known to the locals. Find yourself surrounded by hundreds of century-old plants or under one of the oldest tamarind trees on the island. Along the way, watch for birds such as parrots and orioles as well as wildlife like iguanas and scurrying lizards.

Next, visit a goat farm to taste a sample of their delicious goat cheese and sip coffee or natural tea under the shade of the trees while farmer Aletta makes you feel right at home among the goats. On the drive back to your hotel, stop at Seru Largu to admire a panoramic view of the island from the hilltop and keep an eye on a salt pond for a chance to spot flamingos.
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With your local guide, get a glimpse of the island's nature, history, and culture. See the CARGIL Salt Company, flamingos, snow-white salt mounds, and Washington Slagbaai National Park.

Starting in Kralendijk, see many historical buildings and landmarks such as the Government House and the Old Fort while your local guide shares years of stories. Continuing South, find the CARGIL Salt Company, a protected nesting ground of flamingos, and then see the stone Slave Huts, which served as shelters for slaves working the salt pans in the 1800s.

The vibrant colors of the Caribbean Sea contrast with the pink salt pans, snow-white salt mounds, and brilliant blue skies. The rustic northern coastline has a range of dramatic scenery including 1000 Steps, Devil's Mouth, and Goto Lake, a natural saltwater lake and one of the most beautiful places on the island, where you may spot brightly colored flamingos, shore birds, and lizards.

Next, visit Bonaire's first settlement, Rincon, built by Spanish explorers and the oldest settlement of the Netherlands Antilles still intact. Here, stop at the Washington Slagbaai National Park entrance before seeing the natural museum and open-air cultural center or enjoy the breeze on the spacious terrace. Wind down at Seru Largu with a spectacular view of Klein Bonaire ("Little Bonaire").

See all the beauty and history of Bonaire with a day spent exploring the sights of the island. From the vast salt flats of the south to the flamingos relaxing at Goto Lake, you can make the most of your... time and experience the great surroundings to the fullest.

Once you meet your guide and set out from your hotel, ride past the salt flats that dominate the island's industry and most of the landscape south of Kralendijk. Make a stop at the Slave Huts, shelters used to house the slaves who worked the salt pans for the Dutch colonial rulers, and learn a bit about the island's history. Visit the Pekelmeer for a chance to spot flamingos, and then check out Sorobon Beach and admire the beauty of Lac Bay.

As you head north, take a short break at the beach of 1,000 Steps, named for the limestone stairs that lead you down to the shore, before you move on towards Goto Lake. Get some grand views from the lake's lookout point and stop for a nice picnic before you continue on to the town of Rincon. Next, pay a visit to the Onima Indian Inscriptions, where ancient Arawak designs and symbols left on the rock face let you learn more about Bonaire's first inhabitants.

Before the tour ends with a stop at Seru Largu, you get a chance to gear up and dive into the Caribbean waters for a snorkeling excursion in the vivid undersea world. Wrap up the day with a convenient ride back to your hotel.
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Cruise out to the uninhabited island of Klein Bonaire to spend an exciting day swimming, snorkeling, boating, wakeboarding, or just lounging on the gorgeous beach. Your guide is there to ensure you have a great time and to serve you... a delicious barbecue lunch.

All aboard a boat headed out to Klein Bonaire, a pristine location for hanging out in the water. This flexible tour allows you to participate in a variety of activities—including swimming, snorkeling, wakeboarding, or boating—with assistance from your guide.

If you can't pick just one activity to enjoy during your day in paradise, you may as well do all of them. A savory barbecue lunch and an open bar ensure your day is perfection. Head back to the mainland at sunset.
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Experience the best of Bonaire’s beautiful beaches and coastal scenery on this immersive tour that takes you to lush parks and lakes covered with bright pink flamingos. Submerse yourself in the turquoise ocean waters during a snorkeling expedition to swim... alongside the colorful sea life.

After being picked up at your hotel, follow along a scenic route along the northern coast that offers you excellent views of the ocean. Stop at a nearby beach and slink into the sea for a snorkeling jaunt among the many fish to be found. Your guide is on hand to assist you every step of the way, making sure you’re aware of the best tips and tricks to see as much marine life as possible.

Next, head to Goto Lake, where pink flamingos are often found standing on one leg along its shores. Revel in the gorgeous views of this pristine lake and the surrounding green hillsides that make up the Washington Slabaai National Park. After taking in the sights, enjoy a picnic lunch at this serene location, surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty in all directions. The tour then continues to the small town of Rincon, where you can learn about the island’s first inhabitants, before one last stop at the Seru Largu lookout point for a panoramic view of the entire island.
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Combine a sightseeing tour with some snorkeling in the Caribbean waters for a great way to learn about the history and ecology of Bonaire. This tour takes you to the spectacular scenery of the South Side, in between a pair... of undersea adventures that let you explore the wonders of the sea.

Once you meet your guide and set out from your hotel, the sightseeing begins with a ride past the salt flats that dominate the southern half of the island. To get some water with your salt, make a stop along the shore, get your snorkeling gear, and dive in to check out the beautiful undersea world.

When you return to shore, make a stop at the Slave Huts, shelters used to house the slaves who worked the salt pans for the Dutch colonial government. Your next stop is at the Pekelmeer, where you can watch for flamingos ahead of a visit to Sorobon Beach and a chance to enjoy the sheer beauty of Lac Bay.

The tour's last stop is on the other side of the bay, where you can see the piles of empty conch shells that rest along the shore. Have a nice picnic on the beach, take some more time to admire the water, and then strike out to make another snorkeling dive before you head back to your hotel.
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Submerge yourself in the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Klein Bonaire on this guided snorkeling trip that allows you to swim alongside an array of colorful fish. Flip your fins through the blue ocean waters as you move over... coral reefs and then enjoy some relaxing time on a white-sand beach.

Your underwater excursion begins when your guide picks you up from your hotel and transports you to Klein Bonaire, the small uninhabited island off the west coast of Bonaire. Here you make 2 different snorkeling stops along idyllic uncrowded beaches. Venture into the water with your snorkeling gear strapped on, swimming over vibrant coral reefs as you search for friendly sea turtles who can often be found here.

Spot natural sponges among the rainbow of coral as a wide variety of fish including blue tang, parrotfish, angelfish, snapper, grouper and more glide past you. Once you’ve had enough time in the ocean, feel free to plop down on the soft sand to soak up the sun’s soothing rays at No Name Beach.
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Explore one of Bonaire's rare sandy beaches, spot herons, iguanas, and flamingos, and admire the view at Lac Bay in Bonaire National Marine Park. Along the way, learn how saltwater is processed into salt crystals and take a refreshing swim....

The mangrove forest of Lac Bay, one of the best preserved mangrove forests in the Caribbean, is home to a variety of wetland birds. Spot wildlife grazing while iguanas and lizards wait for their turn and stop at watering holes to see flamingos and herons leisurely wading through the mangroves.

Once you arrive at Lac Bay, discover one of Bonaire's rare sandy beaches. Fishing huts, empty conch shells, and driftwood lay along the coastline making a great photo opportunity. Relax and take a refreshing dip in some of the world's best protected waters.

Travel back through the national park to Sorobon, Bonaire's most popular beach hangout, for a glimpse of windsurfers pirouetting through the air like ballerinas. Continue along the southern coast past the salt lake which has produced salt since the 19th century and learn how water is processed into salt crystals while you enjoy the view of salt pans and the protected flamingo sanctuary.

Next, see and touch a piece of history at the Slave Huts—shelters for slaves working the salt pans in the 1800s. On the drive back to your hotel, enjoy a breathtaking view of the vibrant colors of the Caribbean Sea contrasting with pink salt pans, snow-white salt mounds, and bright blue skies.
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The sights of Bonaire's northern coast await you on this tour along some of the island's most pristine natural reaches. With views of the flamingoes who gather near the shores and a chance to go snorkeling in the beautiful Caribbean... waters, you're in for a spectacular time.

Start out with a ride from your hotel that introduces you to the beautiful coastal scenery. Here, you can take out some snorkeling gear for a dive to see the beautiful marine life that lies beneath the waves. Once you return to shore, take a break at the beach of 1,000 Steps—named for the limestone stairs that lead back up the nearby slope—before you continue on.

Your next stop is Goto Lake, where you can get some great views over the water and the hills of the Washington Slagbaai National Park from a nearby lookout point. Settle in for a picnic and keep an eye out for flamingos before you head to the small town of Rincon, where you can learn about the island’s first inhabitants, before one last stop at the Seru Largu lookout point for a panoramic view of the entire island.
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Explore Bonaire's rugged wild side as you travel over dirt roads to witness the eastern lighthouse and Spelunk Cave. Afterward, drive to Bara di Karta trail, a rugged road that takes you to a lookout where the island's arid and... otherworldly landscape can be appreciated.

Get picked up from your hotel and depart for a rugged adventure. Veer left at Lagoen to travel over a bumpy road that leads to the eastern lighthouse—an attractive structure—and ultimately to Spelonk Cave. This cave is easy to enter and features a variety of stalagmites and stalactites, in addition to a few well-preserved inscriptions from native people.

After visiting the cave, travel back to Lagoen and drive to the Bara di Karta trailhead. This trail navigates the island's arid landscape to bring you to "the longest tree" on Bonaire—an unusual tree that has foregone verticality to instead grow laterally. In addition, admire a field of unusual boulders, and the whole landscape atop Bara di Karta hill, before returning to your hotel.
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Get a look at Bonaire's history and see some of its most spectacular scenery during this tour of the island's south coast. Along with wide salt flats and the conch shells along Lac Bay, this excursion shows you some undersea... beauty and offers plenty of insight into the stories behind the sights.

Things get started with a drive that takes you past the salt flats that dominate the island's industry and most of the landscape south of Kralendijk. When you arrive at Salt Pier, it's time to get your snorkeling gear and dive in to check out the beautiful undersea world that lies just off the salty shore.

When you return to land, make a stop at the Slave Huts, shelters used to house the slaves who worked the salt pans for the island's Dutch colonial rulers. Your next stop is at the Pekelmeer, where you can watch for flamingos before a visit to Sorobon Beach and a chance to enjoy the sheer beauty of Lac Bay.

The tour's last stop is on the other side of the bay, where you can see the piles of empty conch shells that rest along the shore. Have a picnic on the beach before the time comes to start the ride back to your hotel.
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Soak up gorgeous Caribbean scenery at Washington Slagbaai National Park, where turquoise waters, blow holes, deserted bays, and white-sand beaches litter the coast. Follow your guide on a scenic hike, taking you past picturesque lighthouses to the top of a... gentle mountain for epic views of the sea.

Your adventure begins when you’re picked up at your hotel and transported to the park. Listen as your guide gives a brief overview of the park’s history and prepares you for the gorgeous scenery and wildlife you are soon to encounter. Trample across winding dirt roads leading deep into the park where blow holes, deserted bays, and beaches abound.

Along your journey, feel free to stop to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters to swim alongside colorful fish. Sit down to relax and enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch with fresh fruit, and then make your way to the top of Brandaris. This small mountain is the highest point in Bonaire where panoramic views of the Caribbean stretch on in all directions. After spending some time at the top of the island taking it all in, head back down and return to your hotel.
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Meander down seaside trails to uncover hidden and unspoiled beaches, snorkel in thriving marine habitats filled with exotic fish, and learn about the history of Bonaire's Caiquetio Indians on this engaging excursion through Washington Slagbaai National Park.

Enjoy convenient pickup from your Bonaire hotel and head to the island's north end. When you arrive at the park, hop out and follow your guide on an immersive walk through the habitats of native birds and reptiles. Look for parrots, flamingos, parakeets, and iguanas as you walk and listen to stories about the island's original inhabitants along the way.

Spend the afternoon on a sun-soaked strip of golden sand, enjoying a delicious lunch of freshly prepared sandwiches and dipping into the crystal clear water for a bit of snorkeling or a refreshing swim. Sip on a cool beverage, snap a few photos of the dramatic rock formations nearby, or explore more of the sanctuary's trails at your leisure before hopping back in comfortable transportation and returning to your hotel.